Fixing Eligibility at the Point of Care: The Missing Link in Medical Device Reimbursement Integrity

By Peter Justen

MTI Viewpoints Insights shared by industry relative to healthcare and the advancement of medical technology. Peter Justen is Founder and CEO of AmeriTrust Solutions. He works at the intersection of technology, data, and human-centered design to improve access to government programs and streamline administrative processes. Hospitals and health systems make real-time decisions about patient care,…

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Medtronic Bets on Cardiovascular Realignment Amid Stock Pressure and Facility Closures

By MedTech Intelligence Staff

Medtronic is overhauling its cardiovascular business in a major restructuring that includes new operating divisions, ongoing acquisitions, and a strategic push into higher-growth cardiac technologies. At the same time, the company plans to close its longtime Santa Rosa facility, affecting hundreds of employees and marking a significant shift in its U.S. manufacturing footprint. The changes come as Medtronic navigates investor pressure, intensifying competition, and a rapidly evolving cardiovascular device market.

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The Healthcare Burnout Backlash (pt 4): Why Contract Negotiation Has Become a Core Strategic Skill for Healthcare Administrators

By Melissa Corneal

Traditionally, contract negotiation has been viewed as a financial or legal responsibility, typically led by finance teams, legal counsel, or executive leadership, with operations stepping in afterward to execute against decisions that have already been made, but that model is evolving as healthcare delivery becomes more interconnected and operationally complex, requiring administrators to engage earlier in the process, not only to understand what is being agreed to but to help define how those agreements will function in real-world environments.

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